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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 202.41 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 202.41 and 89.58 is: 134.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 202.41 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/202.41 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 202.41 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 18,131.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,131.13/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.36

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