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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 202 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 202 and 107.72 is: 161.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 202 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/202 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 202 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 21,759.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,759.44/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.52

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