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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 201.69 and 88.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 201.69 and 88.91 is: 133.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 201.69 = 88.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/201.69 = 88.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 201.69 × 88.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 17,932.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,932.26/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.21

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