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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.13, 200.24 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.13, 200.24 and 114.88 is: 171.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.13 : 200.24 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.13/200.24 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.13x = 200.24 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.13x = 23,003.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,003.57/134.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.50

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