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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 201.87 and 105.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 201.87 and 105.70 is: 158.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 201.87 = 105.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/201.87 = 105.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 201.87 × 105.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 21,337.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,337.15/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.30

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