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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 200.24 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 200.24 and 131.34 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 200.24 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/200.24 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 200.24 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 26,299.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299.52/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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