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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 201.71 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 201.71 and 104.48 is: 156.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 201.71 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/201.71 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 201.71 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 21,074.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,074.66/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.36

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