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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 202.73 and 83.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 202.73 and 83.72 is: 125.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 202.73 = 83.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/202.73 = 83.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 202.73 × 83.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 16,971.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.12/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.73

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