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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.98, 205.66 and 133.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.98, 205.66 and 133.32 is: 200.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.98 : 205.66 = 133.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.98/205.66 = 133.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.98x = 205.66 × 133.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.98x = 27,418.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,418.59/136.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.16

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