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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.73, 200.74 and 88.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.73, 200.74 and 88.16 is: 132.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.73 : 200.74 = 88.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.73/200.74 = 88.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.73x = 200.74 × 88.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.73x = 17,697.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,697.24/133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.34

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