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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.53 and 83.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.53 and 83.71 is: 125.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.53 = 83.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.53 = 83.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.53 × 83.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 16,953.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,953.79/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.66

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