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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 199.72 and 35.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 199.72 and 35.65 is: 53.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 199.72 = 35.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/199.72 = 35.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 199.72 × 35.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 7,120.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,120.02/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.48

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