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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.89 and 42.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.89 and 42.65 is: 63.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.89 = 42.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.89 = 42.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.89 × 42.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 8,566.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.95/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.93

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