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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 200.53 and 132.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 200.53 and 132.73 is: 197.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 200.53 = 132.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/200.53 = 132.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 200.53 × 132.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 26,616.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,616.35/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.63

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