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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.86, 202.50 and 129.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.86, 202.50 and 129.10 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.86 : 202.50 = 129.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.86/202.50 = 129.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.86x = 202.50 × 129.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.86x = 26,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142.75/134.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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