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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 200.54 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 200.54 and 132.03 is: 196.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 200.54 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/200.54 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 200.54 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 26,477.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,477.63/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.52

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