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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.97 and 43.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.97 and 43.42 is: 65.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.97 = 43.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.97 = 43.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.97 × 43.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 8,768.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,768.92/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.12

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