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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 202.38 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 202.38 and 80.90 is: 121.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 202.38 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/202.38 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 202.38 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 16,372.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,372.54/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.48

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