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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.12 and 112.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.12 and 112.08 is: 168.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.12 = 112.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.12 = 112.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.12 × 112.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 22,653.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,653.61/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.10

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