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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.30 and 98.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.30 and 98.58 is: 147.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.30 = 98.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.30 = 98.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.30 × 98.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 19,646.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,646.99/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.72

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