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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 201.93 and 83.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 201.93 and 83.30 is: 124.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 201.93 = 83.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/201.93 = 83.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 201.93 × 83.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 16,819.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,819.76/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.80

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