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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 202.35 and 96.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 202.35 and 96.78 is: 145.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 202.35 = 96.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/202.35 = 96.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 202.35 × 96.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 19,583.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,583.43/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.13

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