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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.51, 202.21 and 88.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.51, 202.21 and 88.94 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.51 : 202.21 = 88.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.51/202.21 = 88.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.51x = 202.21 × 88.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.51x = 17,984.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,984.84/134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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