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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 201.83 and 85.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 201.83 and 85.86 is: 128.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 201.83 = 85.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/201.83 = 85.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 201.83 × 85.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 17,329.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,329.12/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.73

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