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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.63, 200.44 and 88.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.63, 200.44 and 88.26 is: 132.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.63 : 200.44 = 88.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.63/200.44 = 88.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.63x = 200.44 × 88.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.63x = 17,691.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691.32/133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.39

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