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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 200.36 and 92.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 200.36 and 92.87 is: 139.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 200.36 = 92.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/200.36 = 92.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 200.36 × 92.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 18,607.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,607.41/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.35

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