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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.16 and 79.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.16 and 79.95 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.16 = 79.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.16 = 79.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.16 × 79.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 16,162.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.29/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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