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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.46, 199.79 and 120.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.46, 199.79 and 120.65 is: 180.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.46 : 199.79 = 120.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.46/199.79 = 120.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.46x = 199.79 × 120.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.46x = 24,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,103.97/133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.61

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