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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.34 and 107.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.34 and 107.71 is: 161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.34 = 107.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.34 = 107.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.34 × 107.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 21,793.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,793.50/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.57

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