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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 199.66 and 120.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 199.66 and 120.97 is: 180.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 199.66 = 120.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/199.66 = 120.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 199.66 × 120.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 24,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.87/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.62

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