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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 200.82 and 73.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 200.82 and 73.16 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 200.82 = 73.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/200.82 = 73.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 200.82 × 73.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 14,691.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,691.99/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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