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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 201.76 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 201.76 and 94.18 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 201.76 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/201.76 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 201.76 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 19,001.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001.02/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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