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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 200.79 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 200.79 and 113.09 is: 168.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 200.79 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/200.79 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 200.79 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 22,706.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.34/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.67

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