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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 198.46 and 120.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 198.46 and 120.88 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 198.46 = 120.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/198.46 = 120.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 198.46 × 120.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 23,989.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,989.84/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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