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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.54, 200.46 and 79.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.54, 200.46 and 79.47 is: 119.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.54 : 200.46 = 79.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.54/200.46 = 79.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.54x = 200.46 × 79.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.54x = 15,930.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,930.56/133.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.29

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