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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 201.04 and 115.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 201.04 and 115.07 is: 171.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 201.04 = 115.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/201.04 = 115.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 201.04 × 115.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 23,132.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132.38/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.81

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