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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.95, 199.82 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.95, 199.82 and 130.85 is: 195.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.95 : 199.82 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.95/199.82 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.95x = 199.82 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.95x = 26,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144.79/133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.18

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