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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 200.98 and 88.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 200.98 and 88.51 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 200.98 = 88.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/200.98 = 88.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 200.98 × 88.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 17,788.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,788.74/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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