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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.09, 199.47 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.09, 199.47 and 131.57 is: 197.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.09 : 199.47 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.09/199.47 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.09x = 199.47 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.09x = 26,243.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,243.27/133.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.19

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