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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 199.85 and 106.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 199.85 and 106.25 is: 158.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 199.85 = 106.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/199.85 = 106.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 199.85 × 106.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 21,234.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,234.06/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.95

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