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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 201.52 and 110.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 201.52 and 110.50 is: 165.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 201.52 = 110.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/201.52 = 110.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 201.52 × 110.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 22,267.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,267.96/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.12

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