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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 199.92 and 131.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 199.92 and 131.61 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 199.92 = 131.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/199.92 = 131.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 199.92 × 131.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 26,311.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,311.47/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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