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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 202.50 and 104.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 202.50 and 104.09 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 202.50 = 104.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/202.50 = 104.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 202.50 × 104.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 21,078.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,078.23/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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