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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 199.85 and 132.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 199.85 and 132.24 is: 198.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 199.85 = 132.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/199.85 = 132.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 199.85 × 132.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 26,427.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,427.50/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.43

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