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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.80, 202.20 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.80, 202.20 and 91.60 is: 137.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.80 : 202.20 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.80/202.20 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.80x = 202.20 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.80x = 18,521.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,521.52/134.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.40

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