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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 201.12 and 88.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 201.12 and 88.32 is: 132.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 201.12 = 88.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/201.12 = 88.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 201.12 × 88.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 17,762.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,762.92/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.42

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