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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 202.12 and 86.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 202.12 and 86.69 is: 130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 202.12 = 86.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/202.12 = 86.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 202.12 × 86.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 17,521.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521.78/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.03

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