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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 201.12 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 201.12 and 91.68 is: 137.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 201.12 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/201.12 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 201.12 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 18,438.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,438.68/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.19

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