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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 203.16 and 117.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 203.16 and 117.93 is: 177.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 203.16 = 117.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/203.16 = 117.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 203.16 × 117.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 23,958.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,958.66/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.55

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