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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 199.98 and 115.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 199.98 and 115.29 is: 173.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 199.98 = 115.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/199.98 = 115.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 199.98 × 115.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 23,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,055.69/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.09

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