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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 201.44 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 201.44 and 118.75 is: 177.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 201.44 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/201.44 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 201.44 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 23,921
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,921/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.26

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