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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.81 and 76.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.81 and 76.77 is: 115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.81 = 76.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.81 = 76.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.81 × 76.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 15,492.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,492.07/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.17

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