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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.14, 200.10 and 132.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.14, 200.10 and 132.38 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.14 : 200.10 = 132.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.14/200.10 = 132.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.14x = 200.10 × 132.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.14x = 26,489.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,489.24/134.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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