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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.61, 200.54 and 87.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.61, 200.54 and 87.99 is: 132.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.61 : 200.54 = 87.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.61/200.54 = 87.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.61x = 200.54 × 87.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.61x = 17,644.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,644.61/133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.06

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