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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 201 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 201 and 85.96 is: 128.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 201 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/201 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 201 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 17,277.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,277.96/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.81

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