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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 199.92 and 130.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 199.92 and 130.80 is: 195.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 199.92 = 130.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/199.92 = 130.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 199.92 × 130.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 26,149.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149.54/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.61

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