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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.58 and 130.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.58 and 130.52 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.58 = 130.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.58 = 130.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.58 × 130.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 26,179.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,179.70/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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