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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.61, 199.87 and 114.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.61, 199.87 and 114.39 is: 171.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.61 : 199.87 = 114.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.61/199.87 = 114.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.61x = 199.87 × 114.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.61x = 22,862.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,862.84/133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.12

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