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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 202.21 and 105.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 202.21 and 105.80 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 202.21 = 105.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/202.21 = 105.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 202.21 × 105.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 21,392.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,392.54/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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