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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.89, 200.96 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.89, 200.96 and 133.01 is: 198.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.89 : 200.96 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.89/200.96 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.89x = 200.96 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.89x = 26,729.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,729.02/134.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.16

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