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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.28, 198.78 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.28, 198.78 and 130.85 is: 195.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.28 : 198.78 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.28/198.78 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.28x = 198.78 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.28x = 26,010.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,010.83/133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.15

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