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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 201.16 and 131.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 201.16 and 131.40 is: 196.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 201.16 = 131.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/201.16 = 131.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 201.16 × 131.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 26,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,432.42/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.85

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