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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.52, 199.71 and 130.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.52, 199.71 and 130.19 is: 194.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.52 : 199.71 = 130.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.52/199.71 = 130.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.52x = 199.71 × 130.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.52x = 25,999.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,999.25/133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.73

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