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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 201.66 and 73.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 201.66 and 73.73 is: 110.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 201.66 = 73.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/201.66 = 73.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 201.66 × 73.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 14,867.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,867.38/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.48

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