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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 199.76 and 68.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 199.76 and 68.10 is: 102.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 199.76 = 68.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/199.76 = 68.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 199.76 × 68.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 13,603.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,603.66/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.18

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