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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.69 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.69 and 88.58 is: 132.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.69 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.69 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.69 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 17,864.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,864.69/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.80

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