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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.41, 201.39 and 73.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.41, 201.39 and 73.59 is: 110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.41 : 201.39 = 73.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.41/201.39 = 73.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.41x = 201.39 × 73.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.41x = 14,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,818.92/134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.25

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