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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.39 and 57.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.39 and 57.84 is: 86.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.39 = 57.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.39 = 57.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.39 × 57.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 11,706.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,706.24/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.79

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