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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.66, 201.69 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.66, 201.69 and 131.38 is: 196.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.66 : 201.69 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.66/201.69 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.66x = 201.69 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.66x = 26,498.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.46/134.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.78

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