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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 200.40 and 97.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 200.40 and 97.14 is: 145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 200.40 = 97.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/200.40 = 97.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 200.40 × 97.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 19,466.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,466.86/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.72

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