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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 200.92 and 131.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 200.92 and 131.59 is: 196.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 200.92 = 131.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/200.92 = 131.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 200.92 × 131.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 26,439.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,439.06/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.62

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