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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.77, 202.13 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.77, 202.13 and 80.53 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.77 : 202.13 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.77/202.13 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.77x = 202.13 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.77x = 16,277.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,277.98/134.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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