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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 199.70 and 132.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 199.70 and 132.68 is: 197.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 199.70 = 132.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/199.70 = 132.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 199.70 × 132.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 26,496.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,496.20/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.98

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