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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 200.85 and 114.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 200.85 and 114.23 is: 170.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 200.85 = 114.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/200.85 = 114.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 200.85 × 114.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 22,942.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,942.52/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.60

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