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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.38 and 112.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.38 and 112.74 is: 168.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.38 = 112.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.38 = 112.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.38 × 112.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 22,703.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,703.02/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.77

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