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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.50, 200.22 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.50, 200.22 and 114.18 is: 171.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.50 : 200.22 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.50/200.22 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.50x = 200.22 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.50x = 22,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,861.12/133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.24

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