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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.40, 200.22 and 92.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.40, 200.22 and 92.40 is: 138.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.40 : 200.22 = 92.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.40/200.22 = 92.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.40x = 200.22 × 92.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.40x = 18,500.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,500.33/133.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.68

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