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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.31, 202.08 and 80.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.31, 202.08 and 80.24 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.31 : 202.08 = 80.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.31/202.08 = 80.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.31x = 202.08 × 80.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.31x = 16,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,214.90/134.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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