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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.47, 201.92 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.47, 201.92 and 130.83 is: 196.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.47 : 201.92 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.47/201.92 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.47x = 201.92 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.47x = 26,417.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.19/134.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.45

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