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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 202.36 and 81.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 202.36 and 81.15 is: 121.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 202.36 = 81.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/202.36 = 81.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 202.36 × 81.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 16,421.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,421.51/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.72

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