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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 199.28 and 130.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 199.28 and 130.28 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 199.28 = 130.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/199.28 = 130.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 199.28 × 130.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 25,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,962.20/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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