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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 202.34 and 132.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 202.34 and 132.58 is: 198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 202.34 = 132.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/202.34 = 132.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 202.34 × 132.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 26,826.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,826.24/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.89

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