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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.09, 200.97 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.09, 200.97 and 132.57 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.09 : 200.97 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.09/200.97 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.09x = 200.97 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.09x = 26,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,642.59/134.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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