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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 201.60 and 115.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 201.60 and 115.62 is: 172.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 201.60 = 115.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/201.60 = 115.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 201.60 × 115.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 23,308.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,308.99/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.70

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