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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 201.40 and 114.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 201.40 and 114.99 is: 172.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 201.40 = 114.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/201.40 = 114.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 201.40 × 114.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 23,158.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.99/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.22

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