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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 201.76 and 132.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 201.76 and 132.72 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 201.76 = 132.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/201.76 = 132.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 201.76 × 132.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 26,777.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,777.26/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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