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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.46 and 65.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.46 and 65.79 is: 98.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.46 = 65.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.46 = 65.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.46 × 65.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 13,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,253.55/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.75

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