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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 200.12 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 200.12 and 117.69 is: 176.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 200.12 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/200.12 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 200.12 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 23,551.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,551.53/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.38

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