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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 200.85 and 132.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 200.85 and 132.88 is: 198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 200.85 = 132.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/200.85 = 132.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 200.85 × 132.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 26,688.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.28/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.22

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