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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.65, 201.49 and 125.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.65, 201.49 and 125.82 is: 189.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.65 : 201.49 = 125.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.65/201.49 = 125.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.65x = 201.49 × 125.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.65x = 25,351.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,351.47/133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.69

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