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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 200.73 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 200.73 and 99.31 is: 148.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 200.73 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/200.73 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 200.73 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 19,934.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,934.50/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.67

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