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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.30, 201.52 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.30, 201.52 and 65.75 is: 98.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.30 : 201.52 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.30/201.52 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.30x = 201.52 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.30x = 13,249.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.01/134.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.65

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