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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 202.03 and 73.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 202.03 and 73.90 is: 110.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 202.03 = 73.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/202.03 = 73.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 202.03 × 73.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 14,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,929.52/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.63

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