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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 202.43 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 202.43 and 105.99 is: 159.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 202.43 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/202.43 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 202.43 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 21,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,455.56/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.15

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