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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.43, 200.19 and 114.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.43, 200.19 and 114.35 is: 171.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.43 : 200.19 = 114.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.43/200.19 = 114.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.43x = 200.19 × 114.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.43x = 22,891.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,891.73/133.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.56

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