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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 202.38 and 113

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 202.38 and 113 is: 170.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 202.38 = 113 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/202.38 = 113/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 202.38 × 113
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 22,868.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,868.94/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.36

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