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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 200.96 and 65.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 200.96 and 65.60 is: 98.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 200.96 = 65.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/200.96 = 65.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 200.96 × 65.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 13,182.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,182.98/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.35

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