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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 200.27 and 118.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 200.27 and 118.02 is: 176.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 200.27 = 118.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/200.27 = 118.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 200.27 × 118.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 23,636.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,636.91/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.15

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