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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 201.06 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 201.06 and 65.51 is: 98.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 201.06 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/201.06 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 201.06 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 13,171.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,171.44/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.29

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