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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.13 and 81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.13 and 81 is: 121.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.13 = 81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.13 = 81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.13 × 81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 16,372.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,372.13/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.49

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