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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 201.02 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 201.02 and 131.03 is: 195.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 201.02 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/201.02 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 201.02 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 26,338.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.65/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.47

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