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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.60 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.60 and 77.23 is: 115.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.60 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.60 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.60 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 15,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,646.80/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.94

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