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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 199.56 and 92.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 199.56 and 92.70 is: 138.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 199.56 = 92.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/199.56 = 92.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 199.56 × 92.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 18,499.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,499.21/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.66

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