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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.94, 202.59 and 129.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.94, 202.59 and 129.15 is: 193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.94 : 202.59 = 129.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.94/202.59 = 129.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.94x = 202.59 × 129.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.94x = 26,164.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,164.50/134.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.90

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