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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 202.11 and 73.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 202.11 and 73.84 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 202.11 = 73.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/202.11 = 73.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 202.11 × 73.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 14,923.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,923.30/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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