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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.29, 202.59 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.29, 202.59 and 130.20 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.29 : 202.59 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.29/202.59 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.29x = 202.59 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.29x = 26,375.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,375.55/134.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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