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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 202.46 and 61.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 202.46 and 61.81 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 202.46 = 61.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/202.46 = 61.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 202.46 × 61.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 12,514.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,514.05/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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