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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 202.17 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 202.17 and 73.86 is: 110.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 202.17 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/202.17 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 202.17 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 14,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,932.28/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.83

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