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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.61, 201.91 and 43.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.61, 201.91 and 43.31 is: 64.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.61 : 201.91 = 43.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.61/201.91 = 43.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.61x = 201.91 × 43.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.61x = 8,744.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,744.36/134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.96

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