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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 200.75 and 76.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 200.75 and 76.43 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 200.75 = 76.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/200.75 = 76.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 200.75 × 76.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 15,343.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,343.44/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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