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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 200.96 and 88.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 200.96 and 88.27 is: 132.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 200.96 = 88.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/200.96 = 88.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 200.96 × 88.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 17,738.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,738.37/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.49

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