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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 200.69 and 118.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 200.69 and 118.28 is: 176.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 200.69 = 118.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/200.69 = 118.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 200.69 × 118.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 23,737.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,737.61/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.57

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