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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.73, 200.95 and 132.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.73, 200.95 and 132.30 is: 197.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.73 : 200.95 = 132.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.73/200.95 = 132.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.73x = 200.95 × 132.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.73x = 26,585.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585.35/134.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.32

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