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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.39, 201.42 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.39, 201.42 and 93.66 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.39 : 201.42 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.39/201.42 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.39x = 201.42 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.39x = 18,865.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,865.00/134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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