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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.39 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.39 and 89.34 is: 134.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.39 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.39 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.39 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 18,081.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,081.52/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.02

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