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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 202.45 and 91.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 202.45 and 91.71 is: 137.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 202.45 = 91.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/202.45 = 91.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 202.45 × 91.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 18,566.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,566.69/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.68

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