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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 200.40 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 200.40 and 115.26 is: 171.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 200.40 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/200.40 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 200.40 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 23,098.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,098.10/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.86

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