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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.55, 200.35 and 46.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.55, 200.35 and 46.88 is: 70.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.55 : 200.35 = 46.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.55/200.35 = 46.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.55x = 200.35 × 46.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.55x = 9,392.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.41/133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.33

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