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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.94 and 53.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.94 and 53.49 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.94 = 53.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.94 = 53.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.94 × 53.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 10,800.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,800.99/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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