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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.27, 200.15 and 126.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.27, 200.15 and 126.18 is: 189.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.27 : 200.15 = 126.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.27/200.15 = 126.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.27x = 200.15 × 126.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.27x = 25,254.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,254.93/133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.50

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