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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 201.40 and 76.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 201.40 and 76.46 is: 114.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 201.40 = 76.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/201.40 = 76.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 201.40 × 76.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 15,398.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,398.04/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.68

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