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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 202.20 and 129.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 202.20 and 129.72 is: 194.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 202.20 = 129.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/202.20 = 129.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 202.20 × 129.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 26,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,229.38/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.90

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