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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 200.16 and 114.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 200.16 and 114.61 is: 171.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 200.16 = 114.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/200.16 = 114.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 200.16 × 114.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 22,940.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,940.34/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.10

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