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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 202.42 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 202.42 and 94.42 is: 141.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 202.42 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/202.42 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 202.42 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 19,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,112.50/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.60

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