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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.24 and 80.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.24 and 80.80 is: 121.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.24 = 80.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.24 = 80.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.24 × 80.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 16,340.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,340.99/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.08

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