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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.32 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.32 and 117.74 is: 176.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.32 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.32 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.32 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 23,821.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,821.16/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.65

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