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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.42, 200.16 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.42, 200.16 and 46.76 is: 70.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.42 : 200.16 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.42/200.16 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.42x = 200.16 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.42x = 9,359.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,359.48/133.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.15

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