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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 199.61 and 41.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 199.61 and 41.79 is: 62.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 199.61 = 41.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/199.61 = 41.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 199.61 × 41.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 8,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,341.49/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.66

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