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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.80, 202.14 and 112.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.80, 202.14 and 112.12 is: 168.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.80 : 202.14 = 112.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.80/202.14 = 112.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.80x = 202.14 × 112.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.80x = 22,663.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,663.94/134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.13

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