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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 200.48 and 130.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 200.48 and 130.61 is: 195.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 200.48 = 130.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/200.48 = 130.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 200.48 × 130.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 26,184.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,184.54/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.03

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