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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.58, 200.38 and 46.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.58, 200.38 and 46.90 is: 70.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.58 : 200.38 = 46.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.58/200.38 = 46.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.58x = 200.38 × 46.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.58x = 9,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,397.20/133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.35

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