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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 201.66 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 201.66 and 105.55 is: 158.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 201.66 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/201.66 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 201.66 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 21,285.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,285.21/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.17

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