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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.57, 199.98 and 114.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.57, 199.98 and 114.22 is: 171.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.57 : 199.98 = 114.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.57/199.98 = 114.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.57x = 199.98 × 114.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.57x = 22,841.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,841.72/133.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.01

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