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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.34, 198.95 and 130.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.34, 198.95 and 130.37 is: 194.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.34 : 198.95 = 130.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.34/198.95 = 130.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.34x = 198.95 × 130.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.34x = 25,935.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,935.46/133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.51

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