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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.39 and 82.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.39 and 82.87 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.39 = 82.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.39 = 82.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.39 × 82.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 16,689.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,689.19/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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