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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.37, 199.94 and 68.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.37, 199.94 and 68.29 is: 102.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.37 : 199.94 = 68.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.37/199.94 = 68.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.37x = 199.94 × 68.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.37x = 13,653.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,653.06/133.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.37

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