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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 200.93 and 132.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 200.93 and 132.31 is: 197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 200.93 = 132.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/200.93 = 132.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 200.93 × 132.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 26,585.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,585.05/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.31

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