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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 202.12 and 107.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 202.12 and 107.79 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 202.12 = 107.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/202.12 = 107.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 202.12 × 107.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 21,786.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,786.36/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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