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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 201.36 and 130.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 201.36 and 130.16 is: 193.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 201.36 = 130.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/201.36 = 130.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 201.36 × 130.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 26,209.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,209.02/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.85

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