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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 199.76 and 114.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 199.76 and 114.46 is: 171.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 199.76 = 114.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/199.76 = 114.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 199.76 × 114.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 22,864.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,864.53/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.22

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