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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.97 and 117.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.97 and 117.99 is: 176.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.97 = 117.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.97 = 117.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.97 × 117.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 23,830.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,830.59/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.64

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