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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.52 and 97.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.52 and 97.86 is: 146.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.52 = 97.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.52 = 97.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.52 × 97.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 19,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,622.89/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.86

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