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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 200.89 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 200.89 and 129.68 is: 193.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 200.89 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/200.89 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 200.89 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 26,051.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,051.42/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.72

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