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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 202.28 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 202.28 and 131.70 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 202.28 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/202.28 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 202.28 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 26,639.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,639.62/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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