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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.81, 200.82 and 88.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.81, 200.82 and 88.15 is: 132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.81 : 200.82 = 88.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.81/200.82 = 88.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.81x = 200.82 × 88.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.81x = 17,702.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,702.28/133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.29

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