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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 202.40 and 115.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 202.40 and 115.15 is: 173.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 202.40 = 115.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/202.40 = 115.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 202.40 × 115.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 23,306.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,306.36/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.59

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