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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.10 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.10 and 93.87 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.10 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.10 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.10 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 18,970.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,970.66/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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