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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.62, 200.72 and 132.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.62, 200.72 and 132.19 is: 197.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.62 : 200.72 = 132.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.62/200.72 = 132.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.62x = 200.72 × 132.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.62x = 26,533.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,533.18/134.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.10

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