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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 200.98 and 57.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 200.98 and 57.02 is: 85.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 200.98 = 57.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/200.98 = 57.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 200.98 × 57.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 11,458.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,458.73/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.46

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