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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.39, 199.95 and 82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.39, 199.95 and 82 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.39 : 199.95 = 82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.39/199.95 = 82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.39x = 199.95 × 82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.39x = 16,395.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,395.90/133.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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