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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.51 and 133.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.51 and 133.83 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.51 = 133.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.51 = 133.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.51 × 133.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 26,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,968.08/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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