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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 199.65 and 130.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 199.65 and 130.29 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 199.65 = 130.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/199.65 = 130.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 199.65 × 130.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 26,012.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,012.40/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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