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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 202.02 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 202.02 and 81.90 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 202.02 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/202.02 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 202.02 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 16,545.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,545.44/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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