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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.58, 200.70 and 128.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.58, 200.70 and 128.72 is: 193.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.58 : 200.70 = 128.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.58/200.70 = 128.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.58x = 200.70 × 128.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.58x = 25,834.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,834.10/133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.40

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