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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.79 and 118.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.79 and 118.96 is: 178.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.79 = 118.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.79 = 118.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.79 × 118.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 23,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,885.98/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.23

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