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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 200.36 and 129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 200.36 and 129.58 is: 193.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 200.36 = 129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/200.36 = 129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 200.36 × 129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 25,962.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.47/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.57

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