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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.43, 201.78 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.43, 201.78 and 93.75 is: 140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.43 : 201.78 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.43/201.78 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.43x = 201.78 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.43x = 18,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,916.88/134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.72

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