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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202.07 and 115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202.07 and 115.60 is: 173.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202.07 = 115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202.07 = 115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202.07 × 115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 23,359.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,359.29/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.44

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