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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 200.54 and 129.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 200.54 and 129.42 is: 192.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 200.54 = 129.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/200.54 = 129.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 200.54 × 129.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 25,953.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,953.24/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.85

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