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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 199.69 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 199.69 and 131.50 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 199.69 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/199.69 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 199.69 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 26,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,259.24/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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