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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 201.76 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 201.76 and 81.88 is: 122.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 201.76 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/201.76 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 201.76 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 16,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.11/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.51

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