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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.21, 201.32 and 88.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.21, 201.32 and 88.04 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.21 : 201.32 = 88.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.21/201.32 = 88.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.21x = 201.32 × 88.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.21x = 17,724.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,724.21/134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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