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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.08, 199.68 and 116.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.08, 199.68 and 116.16 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.08 : 199.68 = 116.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.08/199.68 = 116.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.08x = 199.68 × 116.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.08x = 23,194.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,194.83/133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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