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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 200.86 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 200.86 and 82.61 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 200.86 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/200.86 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 200.86 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 16,593.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,593.04/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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