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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 198.93 and 132.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 198.93 and 132.33 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 198.93 = 132.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/198.93 = 132.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 198.93 × 132.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 26,324.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,324.41/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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