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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 201.80 and 105.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 201.80 and 105.86 is: 158.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 201.80 = 105.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/201.80 = 105.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 201.80 × 105.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 21,361.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,361.01/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.48

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