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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 201.14 and 130.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 201.14 and 130.33 is: 195.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 201.14 = 130.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/201.14 = 130.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 201.14 × 130.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 26,214.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,214.58/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.73

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