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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.50 and 47.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.50 and 47.50 is: 71.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.50 = 47.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.50 = 47.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.50 × 47.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 9,476.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,476.25/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.25

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