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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 199.60 and 129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 199.60 and 129.59 is: 193.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 199.60 = 129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/199.60 = 129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 199.60 × 129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 25,866.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,866.16/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.12

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