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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.68, 200.57 and 114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.68, 200.57 and 114.60 is: 171.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.68 : 200.57 = 114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.68/200.57 = 114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.68x = 200.57 × 114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.68x = 22,984.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,984.75/133.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.94

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