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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.22, 198.77 and 125.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.22, 198.77 and 125.42 is: 187.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.22 : 198.77 = 125.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.22/198.77 = 125.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.22x = 198.77 × 125.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.22x = 24,928.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,928.11/133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.13

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