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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 200.72 and 97.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 200.72 and 97.78 is: 146.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 200.72 = 97.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/200.72 = 97.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 200.72 × 97.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 19,626.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,626.40/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.23

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