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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 201.97 and 105.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 201.97 and 105.88 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 201.97 = 105.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/201.97 = 105.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 201.97 × 105.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 21,384.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,384.58/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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