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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 199.53, 275.31 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 199.53, 275.31 and 134.10 is: 185.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    199.53 : 275.31 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    199.53/275.31 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    199.53x = 275.31 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    199.53x = 36,919.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,919.07/199.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.03

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