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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 198.56 and 117.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 198.56 and 117.74 is: 175.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 198.56 = 117.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/198.56 = 117.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 198.56 × 117.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 23,378.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,378.45/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.78

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