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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.33, 199.89 and 68.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.33, 199.89 and 68.26 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.33 : 199.89 = 68.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.33/199.89 = 68.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.33x = 199.89 × 68.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.33x = 13,644.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.49/133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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