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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 201.77 and 112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 201.77 and 112.04 is: 167.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 201.77 = 112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/201.77 = 112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 201.77 × 112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 22,606.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,606.31/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.68

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