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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.28 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.28 and 94.14 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.28 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.28 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.28 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 19,042.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,042.64/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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