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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 201.54 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 201.54 and 86.12 is: 129.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 201.54 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/201.54 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 201.54 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 17,356.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,356.62/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.30

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