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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 200.43 and 132.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 200.43 and 132.70 is: 197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 200.43 = 132.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/200.43 = 132.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 200.43 × 132.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 26,596.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.89/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.57

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