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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 199.98 and 129.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 199.98 and 129.84 is: 193.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 199.98 = 129.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/199.98 = 129.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 199.98 × 129.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 25,965.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,965.40/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.48

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