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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.49, 202.56 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.49, 202.56 and 115.38 is: 173.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.49 : 202.56 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.49/202.56 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.49x = 202.56 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.49x = 23,371.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,371.37/134.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.78

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