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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 200.49 and 88.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 200.49 and 88.29 is: 132.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 200.49 = 88.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/200.49 = 88.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 200.49 × 88.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 17,701.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,701.26/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.18

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