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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 201.92 and 73.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 201.92 and 73.79 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 201.92 = 73.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/201.92 = 73.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 201.92 × 73.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 14,898.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,898.30/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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