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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 201.92 and 88.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 201.92 and 88.39 is: 132.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 201.92 = 88.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/201.92 = 88.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 201.92 × 88.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 17,847.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,847.77/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.41

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