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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.74, 202.29 and 129.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.74, 202.29 and 129.28 is: 194.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.74 : 202.29 = 129.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.74/202.29 = 129.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.74x = 202.29 × 129.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.74x = 26,152.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,152.05/134.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.09

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