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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.18, 200.07 and 131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.18, 200.07 and 131.75 is: 196.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.18 : 200.07 = 131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.18/200.07 = 131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.18x = 200.07 × 131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.18x = 26,358.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.56/134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.44

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