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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 201.96 and 86.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 201.96 and 86.76 is: 129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 201.96 = 86.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/201.96 = 86.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 201.96 × 86.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 17,522.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,522.05/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.91

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