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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 202.19 and 73.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 202.19 and 73.89 is: 110.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 202.19 = 73.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/202.19 = 73.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 202.19 × 73.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 14,939.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,939.45/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.96

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