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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.10, 199.61 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.10, 199.61 and 52 is: 77.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.10 : 199.61 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.10/199.61 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.10x = 199.61 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.10x = 10,379.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,379.72/133.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.98

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