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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 200.83 and 134.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 200.83 and 134.15 is: 199.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 200.83 = 134.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/200.83 = 134.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 200.83 × 134.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 26,941.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.34/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.80

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