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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.84 and 131.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.84 and 131.58 is: 197.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.84 = 131.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.84 = 131.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.84 × 131.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 26,425.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,425.87/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.39

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