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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.08 and 73.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.08 and 73.86 is: 110.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.08 = 73.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.08 = 73.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.08 × 73.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 14,925.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,925.63/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.73

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