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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 202.20 and 94.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 202.20 and 94.16 is: 141.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 202.20 = 94.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/202.20 = 94.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 202.20 × 94.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 19,039.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,039.15/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.32

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