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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.28, 199.96 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.28, 199.96 and 72.44 is: 108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.28 : 199.96 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.28/199.96 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.28x = 199.96 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.28x = 14,485.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,485.10/133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.68

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