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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.43, 200.45 and 132

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.43, 200.45 and 132 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.43 : 200.45 = 132 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.43/200.45 = 132/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.43x = 200.45 × 132
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.43x = 26,458.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,458.74/134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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