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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 201.34 and 131.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 201.34 and 131.82 is: 197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 201.34 = 131.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/201.34 = 131.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 201.34 × 131.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 26,540.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,540.64/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.95

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