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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 200.90 and 131.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 200.90 and 131.60 is: 196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 200.90 = 131.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/200.90 = 131.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 200.90 × 131.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 26,438.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,438.44/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.36

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