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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 202.03 and 108.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 202.03 and 108.65 is: 162.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 202.03 = 108.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/202.03 = 108.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 202.03 × 108.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 21,950.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,950.56/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.90

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