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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 200.78 and 82.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 200.78 and 82.78 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 200.78 = 82.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/200.78 = 82.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 200.78 × 82.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 16,620.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,620.57/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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