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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 202.02 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 202.02 and 80.52 is: 120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 202.02 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/202.02 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 202.02 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 16,266.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,266.65/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.92

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