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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.46 and 57.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.46 and 57.94 is: 86.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.46 = 57.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.46 = 57.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.46 × 57.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 11,730.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,730.53/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.94

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