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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.02, 199.77 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.02, 199.77 and 126.18 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.02 : 199.77 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.02/199.77 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.02x = 199.77 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.02x = 25,206.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,206.98/133.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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