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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 200.80 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 200.80 and 114.08 is: 170.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 200.80 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/200.80 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 200.80 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 22,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,907.26/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.29

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