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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.39, 201.55 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.39, 201.55 and 68.53 is: 102.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.39 : 201.55 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.39/201.55 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.39x = 201.55 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.39x = 13,812.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,812.22/134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.78

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