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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.97 and 88.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.97 and 88.28 is: 132.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.97 = 88.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.97 = 88.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.97 × 88.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 17,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,741.63/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.52

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