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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.55 and 116.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.55 and 116.76 is: 175.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.55 = 116.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.55 = 116.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.55 × 116.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 23,649.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,649.74/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.29

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