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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.17 and 73.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.17 and 73.91 is: 110.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.17 = 73.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.17 = 73.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.17 × 73.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 14,941.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,941.37/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.85

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