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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 200.79 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 200.79 and 131.05 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 200.79 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/200.79 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 200.79 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 26,313.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,313.53/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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