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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 200.80 and 80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 200.80 and 80 is: 119.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 200.80 = 80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/200.80 = 80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 200.80 × 80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 16,064
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,064/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.81

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