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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.07 and 96.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.07 and 96.17 is: 144.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.07 = 96.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.07 = 96.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.07 × 96.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 19,434.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,434.02/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.18

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