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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 201.78 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 201.78 and 91.16 is: 136.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 201.78 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/201.78 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 201.78 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 18,394.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,394.26/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.79

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