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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.67, 200.24 and 132.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.67, 200.24 and 132.05 is: 197.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.67 : 200.24 = 132.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.67/200.24 = 132.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.67x = 200.24 × 132.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.67x = 26,441.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,441.53/133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.81

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