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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.52, 200.04 and 115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.52, 200.04 and 115.40 is: 172.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.52 : 200.04 = 115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.52/200.04 = 115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.52x = 200.04 × 115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.52x = 23,084.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,084.62/133.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.89

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