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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.65, 200.45 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.65, 200.45 and 37.44 is: 56.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.65 : 200.45 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.65/200.45 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.65x = 200.45 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.65x = 7,504.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,504.85/133.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.15

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