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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.34 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.34 and 131.18 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.34 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.34 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.34 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 26,411.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,411.78/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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