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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 200.79 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 200.79 and 93.42 is: 139.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 200.79 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/200.79 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 200.79 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 18,757.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,757.80/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.89

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