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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 201.34 and 133.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 201.34 and 133.59 is: 199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 201.34 = 133.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/201.34 = 133.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 201.34 × 133.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 26,897.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,897.46/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.86

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