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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.36, 201.49 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.36, 201.49 and 112.49 is: 168.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.36 : 201.49 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.36/201.49 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.36x = 201.49 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.36x = 22,665.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,665.61/134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.69

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