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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.65, 200.51 and 88.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.65, 200.51 and 88.09 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.65 : 200.51 = 88.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.65/200.51 = 88.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.65x = 200.51 × 88.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.65x = 17,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,662.31/133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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