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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 202.11 and 80.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 202.11 and 80.72 is: 120.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 202.11 = 80.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/202.11 = 80.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 202.11 × 80.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 16,314.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,314.82/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.90

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