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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.63, 202.13 and 133.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.63, 202.13 and 133.01 is: 199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.63 : 202.13 = 133.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.63/202.13 = 133.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.63x = 202.13 × 133.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.63x = 26,884.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,884.65/134.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.69

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