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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.02 and 100.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.02 and 100.52 is: 150.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.02 = 100.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.02 = 100.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.02 × 100.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 20,307.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,307.05/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.67

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