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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.61, 200.73 and 133.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.61, 200.73 and 133.39 is: 198.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.61 : 200.73 = 133.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.61/200.73 = 133.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.61x = 200.73 × 133.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.61x = 26,775.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,775.37/134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.91

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