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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 201.55 and 115.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 201.55 and 115.11 is: 172.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 201.55 = 115.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/201.55 = 115.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 201.55 × 115.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 23,200.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,200.13/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.81

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