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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.27, 201.10 and 129.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.27, 201.10 and 129.71 is: 194.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.27 : 201.10 = 129.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.27/201.10 = 129.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.27x = 201.10 × 129.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.27x = 26,084.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,084.86/134.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.27

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