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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.85, 200.81 and 88.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.85, 200.81 and 88.49 is: 132.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.85 : 200.81 = 88.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.85/200.81 = 88.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.85x = 200.81 × 88.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.85x = 17,770.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,770.40/133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.76

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