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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 201.89 and 94.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 201.89 and 94.20 is: 140.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 201.89 = 94.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/201.89 = 94.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 201.89 × 94.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 19,017.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,017.52/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.98

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