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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 200.16 and 105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 200.16 and 105.99 is: 158.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 200.16 = 105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/200.16 = 105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 200.16 × 105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 21,214.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,214.96/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.88

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