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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 199.49 and 120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 199.49 and 120.43 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 199.49 = 120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/199.49 = 120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 199.49 × 120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 24,024.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,024.23/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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