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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 202.70 and 130.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 202.70 and 130.21 is: 196.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 202.70 = 130.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/202.70 = 130.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 202.70 × 130.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 26,393.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,393.39/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.29

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