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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.06, 688.52 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.06, 688.52 and 134.36 is: 201.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.06 : 688.52 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.06/688.52 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.06x = 688.52 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.06x = 92,509.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,509.55/459.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.52

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