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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 201.84 and 86.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 201.84 and 86.52 is: 129.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 201.84 = 86.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/201.84 = 86.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 201.84 × 86.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 17,463.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,463.20/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.59

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