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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 202.05 and 131.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 202.05 and 131.47 is: 197.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 202.05 = 131.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/202.05 = 131.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 202.05 × 131.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 26,563.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,563.01/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.45

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