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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.33, 200.17 and 86.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.33, 200.17 and 86.91 is: 130.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.33 : 200.17 = 86.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.33/200.17 = 86.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.33x = 200.17 × 86.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.33x = 17,396.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,396.98/133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.48

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