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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 201.60 and 114.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 201.60 and 114.30 is: 171.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 201.60 = 114.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/201.60 = 114.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 201.60 × 114.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 23,042.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,042.88/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.83

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