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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 201.96 and 131.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 201.96 and 131.07 is: 196.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 201.96 = 131.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/201.96 = 131.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 201.96 × 131.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 26,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,470.90/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.30

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