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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 201.63 and 85.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 201.63 and 85.70 is: 128.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 201.63 = 85.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/201.63 = 85.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 201.63 × 85.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 17,278.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,278.68/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.42

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