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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 202.94 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 202.94 and 133.32 is: 199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 202.94 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/202.94 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 202.94 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 27,055.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,055.96/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.59

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