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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 201.38 and 80.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 201.38 and 80.19 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 201.38 = 80.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/201.38 = 80.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 201.38 × 80.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 16,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.25/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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