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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 201.98 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 201.98 and 131.64 is: 196.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 201.98 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/201.98 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 201.98 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 26,588.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,588.65/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.17

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