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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 200.43 and 125.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 200.43 and 125.70 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 200.43 = 125.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/200.43 = 125.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 200.43 × 125.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 25,194.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,194.05/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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