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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 201.70 and 117.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 201.70 and 117.73 is: 176.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 201.70 = 117.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/201.70 = 117.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 201.70 × 117.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 23,746.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,746.14/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.17

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