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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 200.84 and 132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 200.84 and 132.28 is: 197.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 200.84 = 132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/200.84 = 132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 200.84 × 132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 26,567.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,567.12/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.17

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