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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.10, 199.65 and 125.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.10, 199.65 and 125.01 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.10 : 199.65 = 125.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.10/199.65 = 125.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.10x = 199.65 × 125.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.10x = 24,958.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,958.25/133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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