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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.19 and 73.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.19 and 73.94 is: 110.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.19 = 73.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.19 = 73.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.19 × 73.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 14,948.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,948.55/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.82

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