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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.38 and 64.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.38 and 64.59 is: 96.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.38 = 64.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.38 = 64.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.38 × 64.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 12,877.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,877.95/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.83

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