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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 200.92 and 118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 200.92 and 118 is: 176.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 200.92 = 118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/200.92 = 118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 200.92 × 118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 23,708.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,708.56/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.93

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