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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 201.48 and 115.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 201.48 and 115.17 is: 172.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 201.48 = 115.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/201.48 = 115.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 201.48 × 115.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 23,204.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,204.45/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.47

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