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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 200.47 and 72.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 200.47 and 72.78 is: 109.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 200.47 = 72.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/200.47 = 72.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 200.47 × 72.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 14,590.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,590.21/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.22

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