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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.38, 201.33 and 133.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.38, 201.33 and 133.38 is: 201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.38 : 201.33 = 133.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.38/201.33 = 133.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.38x = 201.33 × 133.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.38x = 26,853.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,853.40/133.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.33

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