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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 198.90 and 117

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 198.90 and 117 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 198.90 = 117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/198.90 = 117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 198.90 × 117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 23,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,271.30/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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