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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.17, 201.18 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.17, 201.18 and 53 is: 79.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.17 : 201.18 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.17/201.18 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.17x = 201.18 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.17x = 10,662.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,662.28/134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.47

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