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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 200.58 and 118.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 200.58 and 118.06 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 200.58 = 118.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/200.58 = 118.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 200.58 × 118.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 23,679.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,679.53/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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