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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 201.59 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 201.59 and 88.29 is: 131.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 201.59 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/201.59 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 201.59 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 17,798.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,798.38/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.89

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