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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.51, 200.27 and 90.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.51, 200.27 and 90.21 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.51 : 200.27 = 90.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.51/200.27 = 90.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.51x = 200.27 × 90.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.51x = 18,065.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,065.66/133.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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