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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 200.82 and 116.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 200.82 and 116.22 is: 173.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 200.82 = 116.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/200.82 = 116.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 200.82 × 116.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 23,339.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,339.30/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.58

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