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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 199.13 and 116.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 199.13 and 116.10 is: 173.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 199.13 = 116.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/199.13 = 116.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 199.13 × 116.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 23,118.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,118.99/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.32

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