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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 202.46 and 114.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 202.46 and 114.70 is: 172.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 202.46 = 114.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/202.46 = 114.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 202.46 × 114.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 23,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,222.16/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.19

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