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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.36, 198.83 and 129.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.36, 198.83 and 129.88 is: 193.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.36 : 198.83 = 129.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.36/198.83 = 129.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.36x = 198.83 × 129.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.36x = 25,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,824.04/133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.64

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