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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 200.97 and 88.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 200.97 and 88.45 is: 132.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 200.97 = 88.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/200.97 = 88.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 200.97 × 88.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 17,775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,775.29/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.51

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