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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 201.48 and 88.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 201.48 and 88.50 is: 132.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 201.48 = 88.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/201.48 = 88.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 201.48 × 88.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 17,830.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,830.98/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.82

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