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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.69, 201.79 and 114.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.69, 201.79 and 114.13 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.69 : 201.79 = 114.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.69/201.79 = 114.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.69x = 201.79 × 114.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.69x = 23,029.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,029.50/134.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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