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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 199.50 and 130.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 199.50 and 130.84 is: 195.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 199.50 = 130.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/199.50 = 130.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 199.50 × 130.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 26,100.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,100.93/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.46

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