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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.38, 200.80 and 117.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.38, 200.80 and 117.98 is: 176.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.38 : 200.80 = 117.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.38/200.80 = 117.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.38x = 200.80 × 117.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.38x = 23,690.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,690.38/134.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.29

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