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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 199.79 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 199.79 and 72.27 is: 108.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 199.79 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/199.79 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 199.79 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 14,438.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,438.46/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.46

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