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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 202.41 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 202.41 and 89.14 is: 133.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 202.41 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/202.41 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 202.41 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 18,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,042.83/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.79

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