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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 200.94 and 79.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 200.94 and 79.60 is: 119.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 200.94 = 79.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/200.94 = 79.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 200.94 × 79.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 15,994.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,994.82/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.24

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