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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 202.23 and 88.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 202.23 and 88.97 is: 133.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 202.23 = 88.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/202.23 = 88.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 202.23 × 88.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 17,991.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,991.39/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.67

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