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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.52 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.52 and 47.52 is: 71.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.52 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.52 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.52 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 9,481.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481.19/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.29

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