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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 201.57 and 80.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 201.57 and 80.31 is: 120.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 201.57 = 80.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/201.57 = 80.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 201.57 × 80.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 16,188.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,188.09/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.20

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