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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.96 and 61.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.96 and 61.51 is: 92.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.96 = 61.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.96 = 61.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.96 × 61.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 12,421.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421.24/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.24

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