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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.73, 200.60 and 131.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.73, 200.60 and 131.95 is: 197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.73 : 200.60 = 131.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.73/200.60 = 131.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.73x = 200.60 × 131.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.73x = 26,469.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,469.17/133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.93

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