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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.35, 198.90 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.35, 198.90 and 131.28 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.35 : 198.90 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.35/198.90 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.35x = 198.90 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.35x = 26,111.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,111.59/133.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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