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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 201.65 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 201.65 and 93.65 is: 140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 201.65 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/201.65 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 201.65 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 18,884.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,884.52/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.35

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