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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.36, 202.97 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.36, 202.97 and 133.16 is: 201.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.36 : 202.97 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.36/202.97 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.36x = 202.97 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.36x = 27,027.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,027.49/134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.16

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