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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 199.69 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 199.69 and 36.94 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 199.69 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/199.69 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 199.69 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 7,376.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,376.55/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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