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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 137.86, 207.06 and 133

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 137.86, 207.06 and 133 is: 199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    137.86 : 207.06 = 133 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    137.86/207.06 = 133/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    137.86x = 207.06 × 133
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    137.86x = 27,538.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,538.98/137.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.76

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