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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 201.89 and 117.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 201.89 and 117.55 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 201.89 = 117.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/201.89 = 117.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 201.89 × 117.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 23,732.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,732.72/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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