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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.50, 201.88 and 80.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.50, 201.88 and 80.50 is: 120.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.50 : 201.88 = 80.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.50/201.88 = 80.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.50x = 201.88 × 80.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.50x = 16,251.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,251.34/134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.83

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