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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.71, 200.25 and 131.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.71, 200.25 and 131.19 is: 196.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.71 : 200.25 = 131.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.71/200.25 = 131.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.71x = 200.25 × 131.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.71x = 26,270.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,270.80/133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.48

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