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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.17, 199.82 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.17, 199.82 and 132.22 is: 198.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.17 : 199.82 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.17/199.82 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.17x = 199.82 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.17x = 26,420.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,420.20/133.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.39

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