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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 200.96 and 88.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 200.96 and 88.40 is: 132.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 200.96 = 88.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/200.96 = 88.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 200.96 × 88.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 17,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,764.86/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.45

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