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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.08 and 104.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.08 and 104.50 is: 156.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.08 = 104.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.08 = 104.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.08 × 104.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 21,117.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,117.36/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.52

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