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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 202.32 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 202.32 and 65.43 is: 98.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 202.32 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/202.32 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 202.32 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 13,237.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,237.80/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.18

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