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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 202.28 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 202.28 and 104.32 is: 156.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 202.28 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/202.28 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 202.28 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 21,101.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,101.85/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.45

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