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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 202.32 and 134.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 202.32 and 134.44 is: 201.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 202.32 = 134.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/202.32 = 134.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 202.32 × 134.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 27,199.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.90/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.72

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