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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 202.34 and 114.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 202.34 and 114.32 is: 171.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 202.34 = 114.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/202.34 = 114.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 202.34 × 114.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 23,132.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,132.30/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.69

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