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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.98, 202.62 and 79.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.98, 202.62 and 79.42 is: 119.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.98 : 202.62 = 79.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.98/202.62 = 79.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.98x = 202.62 × 79.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.98x = 16,092.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,092.08/134.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.22

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