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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 201.84 and 114.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 201.84 and 114.09 is: 170.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 201.84 = 114.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/201.84 = 114.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 201.84 × 114.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 23,027.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,027.93/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.91

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