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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 199 and 129.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 199 and 129.63 is: 193.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 199 = 129.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/199 = 129.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 199 × 129.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 25,796.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.37/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.17

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