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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 199.47 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 199.47 and 131.16 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 199.47 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/199.47 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 199.47 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 26,162.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,162.49/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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