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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 202.11 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 202.11 and 73.90 is: 110.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 202.11 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/202.11 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 202.11 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 14,935.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,935.93/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.75

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