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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.47, 200.16 and 46.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.47, 200.16 and 46.80 is: 70.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.47 : 200.16 = 46.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.47/200.16 = 46.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.47x = 200.16 × 46.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.47x = 9,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,367.49/133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.18

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