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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 200.32 and 130.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 200.32 and 130.31 is: 194.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 200.32 = 130.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/200.32 = 130.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 200.32 × 130.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 26,103.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,103.86/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.43

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