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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 200.79 and 88.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 200.79 and 88.11 is: 132.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 200.79 = 88.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/200.79 = 88.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 200.79 × 88.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 17,691.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,691.61/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.28

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