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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 200.78 and 107.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 200.78 and 107.14 is: 160.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 200.78 = 107.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/200.78 = 107.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 200.78 × 107.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 21,511.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,511.57/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.37

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