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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 200.11 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 200.11 and 118.01 is: 175.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 200.11 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/200.11 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 200.11 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 23,614.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,614.12/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.99

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