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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 202.02 and 91.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 202.02 and 91.31 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 202.02 = 91.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/202.02 = 91.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 202.02 × 91.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 18,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.45/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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