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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.22, 199.38 and 81.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.22, 199.38 and 81.89 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.22 : 199.38 = 81.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.22/199.38 = 81.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.22x = 199.38 × 81.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.22x = 16,327.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,327.95/133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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