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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 201.95 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 201.95 and 85.96 is: 128.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 201.95 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/201.95 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 201.95 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 17,358.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,358.18/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.72

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