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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.63, 200.52 and 72.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.63, 200.52 and 72.80 is: 109.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.63 : 200.52 = 72.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.63/200.52 = 72.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.63x = 200.52 × 72.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.63x = 14,597.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,597.86/133.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.24

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