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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.70, 202.06 and 83.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.70, 202.06 and 83.26 is: 124.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.70 : 202.06 = 83.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.70/202.06 = 83.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.70x = 202.06 × 83.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.70x = 16,823.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,823.87/134.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.90

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