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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.57, 201.89 and 113.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.57, 201.89 and 113.91 is: 170.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.57 : 201.89 = 113.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.57/201.89 = 113.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.57x = 201.89 × 113.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.57x = 22,997.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.29/134.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.89

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