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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 201.98 and 91.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 201.98 and 91.38 is: 136.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 201.98 = 91.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/201.98 = 91.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 201.98 × 91.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 18,456.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,456.93/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.88

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