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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 201.73 and 129.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 201.73 and 129.57 is: 194.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 201.73 = 129.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/201.73 = 129.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 201.73 × 129.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 26,138.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,138.16/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.15

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