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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 200.80 and 88.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 200.80 and 88.37 is: 132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 200.80 = 88.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/200.80 = 88.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 200.80 × 88.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 17,744.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,744.70/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.59

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