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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.37, 201.34 and 95.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.37, 201.34 and 95.66 is: 143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.37 : 201.34 = 95.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.37/201.34 = 95.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.37x = 201.34 × 95.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.37x = 19,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,260.18/134.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.34

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