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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 200.96 and 82.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 200.96 and 82.80 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 200.96 = 82.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/200.96 = 82.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 200.96 × 82.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 16,639.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,639.49/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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