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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.49, 200.37 and 113.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.49, 200.37 and 113.51 is: 170.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.49 : 200.37 = 113.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.49/200.37 = 113.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.49x = 200.37 × 113.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.49x = 22,744.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,744.00/133.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.38

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