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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 202.26 and 118.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 202.26 and 118.38 is: 177.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 202.26 = 118.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/202.26 = 118.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 202.26 × 118.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 23,943.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,943.54/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.91

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