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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 201.60 and 85.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 201.60 and 85.97 is: 128.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 201.60 = 85.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/201.60 = 85.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 201.60 × 85.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 17,331.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,331.12/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.69

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