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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 200.28 and 130.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 200.28 and 130.20 is: 193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 200.28 = 130.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/200.28 = 130.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 200.28 × 130.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 26,076.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,076.46/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.76

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