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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 200.28 and 130.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 200.28 and 130.53 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 200.28 = 130.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/200.28 = 130.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 200.28 × 130.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 26,140.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,140.89/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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