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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.43, 200.41 and 117.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.43, 200.41 and 117.77 is: 176.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.43 : 200.41 = 117.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.43/200.41 = 117.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.43x = 200.41 × 117.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.43x = 23,600.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,600.99/133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.89

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