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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 200.83 and 132.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 200.83 and 132.75 is: 199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 200.83 = 132.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/200.83 = 132.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 200.83 × 132.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 26,660.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,660.18/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.21

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