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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 199.77 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 199.77 and 46.52 is: 69.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 199.77 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/199.77 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 199.77 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 9,294.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294.00/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.75

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