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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.78, 201.04 and 130.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.78, 201.04 and 130.73 is: 194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.78 : 201.04 = 130.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.78/201.04 = 130.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.78x = 201.04 × 130.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.78x = 26,281.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,281.31/134.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.99

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