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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 202.08 and 114.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 202.08 and 114.40 is: 171.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 202.08 = 114.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/202.08 = 114.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 202.08 × 114.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 23,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,117.95/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.60

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