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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 201.62 and 115.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 201.62 and 115.45 is: 172.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 201.62 = 115.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/201.62 = 115.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 201.62 × 115.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 23,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,276.81/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.82

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