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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 202.16 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 202.16 and 112.96 is: 169.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 202.16 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/202.16 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 202.16 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 22,835.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,835.99/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.75

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