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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 201.30 and 131.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 201.30 and 131.43 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 201.30 = 131.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/201.30 = 131.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 201.30 × 131.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 26,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,456.86/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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