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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.56 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.56 and 76 is: 114.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.56 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.56 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.56 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 15,166.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,166.56/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.03

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