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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 200.13 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 200.13 and 72.51 is: 108.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 200.13 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/200.13 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 200.13 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 14,511.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,511.43/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.77

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