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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 200.15 and 46.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 200.15 and 46.77 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 200.15 = 46.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/200.15 = 46.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 200.15 × 46.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 9,361.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.02/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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