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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.61, 200.29 and 68.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.61, 200.29 and 68.57 is: 102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.61 : 200.29 = 68.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.61/200.29 = 68.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.61x = 200.29 × 68.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.61x = 13,733.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,733.46/133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.79

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