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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 200.95 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 200.95 and 131.65 is: 197.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 200.95 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/200.95 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 200.95 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 26,455.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,455.07/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.51

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