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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.48 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.48 and 70.88 is: 106.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.48 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.48 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.48 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 14,351.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,351.78/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.34

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