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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 194.40 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 194.40 and 133.20 is: 194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 194.40 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/194.40 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 194.40 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 25,894.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,894.08/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.40

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