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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.55, 202.10 and 86.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.55, 202.10 and 86.49 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.55 : 202.10 = 86.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.55/202.10 = 86.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.55x = 202.10 × 86.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.55x = 17,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,479.20/134.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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