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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202.14 and 73.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202.14 and 73.87 is: 110.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202.14 = 73.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202.14 = 73.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202.14 × 73.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 14,932.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.08/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.87

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