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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 200.96 and 112.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 200.96 and 112.48 is: 168.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 200.96 = 112.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/200.96 = 112.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 200.96 × 112.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 22,603.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,603.98/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.38

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