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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 201.54 and 108.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 201.54 and 108.77 is: 162.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 201.54 = 108.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/201.54 = 108.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 201.54 × 108.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 21,921.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,921.51/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.88

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