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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.54, 201.58 and 85.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.54, 201.58 and 85.78 is: 128.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.54 : 201.58 = 85.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.54/201.58 = 85.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.54x = 201.58 × 85.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.54x = 17,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,292.05/134.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.53

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