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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.31, 200.00 and 42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.31, 200.00 and 42 is: 63.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.31 : 200.00 = 42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.31/200.00 = 42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.31x = 200.00 × 42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.31x = 8,399.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,399.79/133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.01

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