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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.28 and 62.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.28 and 62.66 is: 94.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.28 = 62.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.28 = 62.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.28 × 62.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 12,673.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,673.54/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.02

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