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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.45, 200.31 and 126.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.45, 200.31 and 126.97 is: 190.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.45 : 200.31 = 126.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.45/200.31 = 126.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.45x = 200.31 × 126.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.45x = 25,433.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,433.36/133.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.58

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