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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.06, 201.08 and 86.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.06, 201.08 and 86.27 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.06 : 201.08 = 86.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.06/201.08 = 86.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.06x = 201.08 × 86.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.06x = 17,346.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,346.38/134.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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