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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.68 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.68 and 114.41 is: 171.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.68 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.68 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.68 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 23,074.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,074.21/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.91

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