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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.19 and 87.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.19 and 87.91 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.19 = 87.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.19 = 87.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.19 × 87.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 17,598.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,598.70/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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