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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.56, 201.96 and 85.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.56, 201.96 and 85.79 is: 128.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.56 : 201.96 = 85.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.56/201.96 = 85.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.56x = 201.96 × 85.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.56x = 17,326.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,326.65/134.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.76

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