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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.24, 199.79 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.24, 199.79 and 52 is: 77.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.24 : 199.79 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.24/199.79 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.24x = 199.79 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.24x = 10,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,389.08/133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.97

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