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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.36, 198.62 and 130.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.36, 198.62 and 130.18 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.36 : 198.62 = 130.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.36/198.62 = 130.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.36x = 198.62 × 130.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.36x = 25,856.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,856.35/133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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