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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 199.46 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 199.46 and 94.42 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 199.46 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/199.46 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 199.46 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 18,832.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,832.02/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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