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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 202.41 and 66.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 202.41 and 66.42 is: 99.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 202.41 = 66.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/202.41 = 66.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 202.41 × 66.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 13,442.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,442.73/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.71

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