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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 201.42 and 80.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 201.42 and 80.17 is: 120.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 201.42 = 80.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/201.42 = 80.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 201.42 × 80.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 16,147.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,147.84/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.27

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