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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.80, 202.43 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.80, 202.43 and 104.58 is: 157.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.80 : 202.43 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.80/202.43 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.80x = 202.43 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.80x = 21,170.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,170.13/134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.05

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