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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.40 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.40 and 99.11 is: 148.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.40 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.40 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.40 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 20,059.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,059.86/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.71

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