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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 201.80 and 93.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 201.80 and 93.57 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 201.80 = 93.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/201.80 = 93.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 201.80 × 93.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 18,882.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,882.66/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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