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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 199.84 and 90.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 199.84 and 90.72 is: 136.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 199.84 = 90.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/199.84 = 90.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 199.84 × 90.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 18,129.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,129.48/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.19

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