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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.11, 199.83 and 105.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.11, 199.83 and 105.77 is: 158.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.11 : 199.83 = 105.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.11/199.83 = 105.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.11x = 199.83 × 105.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.11x = 21,136.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,136.92/133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.79

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