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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.20 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.20 and 134.26 is: 201.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.20 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.20 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.20 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 27,146.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,146.36/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.44

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