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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 199.98 and 126

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 199.98 and 126 is: 188.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 199.98 = 126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/199.98 = 126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 199.98 × 126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 25,197.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,197.48/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.49

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