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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 202.47 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 202.47 and 113.38 is: 170.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 202.47 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/202.47 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 202.47 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 22,956.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,956.05/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.22

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