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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 200.36 and 125.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 200.36 and 125.28 is: 187.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 200.36 = 125.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/200.36 = 125.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 200.36 × 125.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 25,101.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,101.41/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.66

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