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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 201.60 and 86.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 201.60 and 86.28 is: 129.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 201.60 = 86.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/201.60 = 86.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 201.60 × 86.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 17,394.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,394.05/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.48

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