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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 198.61 and 131.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 198.61 and 131.38 is: 195.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 198.61 = 131.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/198.61 = 131.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 198.61 × 131.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 26,093.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,093.38/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.98

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