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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.28, 200.13 and 126.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.28, 200.13 and 126.41 is: 189.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.28 : 200.13 = 126.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.28/200.13 = 126.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.28x = 200.13 × 126.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.28x = 25,297.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,297.80/133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.82

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