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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 202.32 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 202.32 and 133.32 is: 198.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 202.32 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/202.32 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 202.32 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 26,973.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,973.30/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.92

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