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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 202.05 and 80.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 202.05 and 80.46 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 202.05 = 80.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/202.05 = 80.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 202.05 × 80.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 16,256.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,256.94/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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