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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 202.08 and 80.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 202.08 and 80.64 is: 120.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 202.08 = 80.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/202.08 = 80.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 202.08 × 80.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 16,295.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,295.73/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.82

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