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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 202.13 and 83.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 202.13 and 83.35 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 202.13 = 83.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/202.13 = 83.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 202.13 × 83.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 16,847.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,847.54/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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