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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.87, 200.54 and 88.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.87, 200.54 and 88.08 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.87 : 200.54 = 88.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.87/200.54 = 88.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.87x = 200.54 × 88.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.87x = 17,663.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,663.78/133.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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