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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 200.43 and 118.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 200.43 and 118.26 is: 176.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 200.43 = 118.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/200.43 = 118.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 200.43 × 118.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 23,702.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,702.85/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.52

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