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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 199.63 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 199.63 and 133.70 is: 198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 199.63 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/199.63 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 199.63 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 26,690.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,690.53/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.95

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