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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.55, 200.43 and 114.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.55, 200.43 and 114.41 is: 171.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.55 : 200.43 = 114.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.55/200.43 = 114.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.55x = 200.43 × 114.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.55x = 22,931.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,931.20/133.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.70

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