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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 202.24 and 80.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 202.24 and 80.52 is: 120.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 202.24 = 80.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/202.24 = 80.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 202.24 × 80.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 16,284.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,284.36/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.93

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