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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 201.84 and 94.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 201.84 and 94.31 is: 141.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 201.84 = 94.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/201.84 = 94.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 201.84 × 94.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 19,036.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.59/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.15

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