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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 201.17 and 128.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 201.17 and 128.53 is: 192.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 201.17 = 128.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/201.17 = 128.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 201.17 × 128.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 25,856.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.38/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.96

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