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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.44 and 72.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.44 and 72.06 is: 108.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.44 = 72.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.44 = 72.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.44 × 72.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 14,371.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,371.65/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.06

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