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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.43, 200.73 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.43, 200.73 and 131.70 is: 196.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.43 : 200.73 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.43/200.73 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.43x = 200.73 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.43x = 26,436.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,436.14/134.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.65

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