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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 199.53 and 131.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 199.53 and 131.22 is: 195.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 199.53 = 131.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/199.53 = 131.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 199.53 × 131.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 26,182.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,182.33/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.24

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