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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.43, 200.15 and 46.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.43, 200.15 and 46.76 is: 70.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.43 : 200.15 = 46.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.43/200.15 = 46.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.43x = 200.15 × 46.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.43x = 9,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,358.78/133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.14

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