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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 200.44 and 131.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 200.44 and 131.37 is: 196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 200.44 = 131.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/200.44 = 131.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 200.44 × 131.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 26,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,331.80/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.01

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