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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 199.74 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 199.74 and 35.66 is: 53.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 199.74 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/199.74 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 199.74 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 7,122.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,122.73/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.49

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