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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.11, 199.98 and 132.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.11, 199.98 and 132.89 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.11 : 199.98 = 132.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.11/199.98 = 132.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.11x = 199.98 × 132.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.11x = 26,575.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,575.34/134.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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