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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 199.70 and 132.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 199.70 and 132.48 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 199.70 = 132.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/199.70 = 132.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 199.70 × 132.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 26,456.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.26/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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