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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524.10, 786.12 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524.10, 786.12 and 134.10 is: 201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524.10 : 786.12 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524.10/786.12 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524.10x = 786.12 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524.10x = 105,418.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,418.69/524.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.14

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