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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 200.76 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 200.76 and 114.81 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 200.76 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/200.76 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 200.76 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 23,049.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.26/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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