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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.15, 200.55 and 132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.15, 200.55 and 132.80 is: 198.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.15 : 200.55 = 132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.15/200.55 = 132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.15x = 200.55 × 132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.15x = 26,632.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,632.38/134.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.53

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