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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 198.75 and 113.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 198.75 and 113.88 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 198.75 = 113.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/198.75 = 113.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 198.75 × 113.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 22,632.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,632.66/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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