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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 200.98 and 52.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 200.98 and 52.86 is: 79.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 200.98 = 52.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/200.98 = 52.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 200.98 × 52.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 10,623.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,623.54/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.23

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