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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.70, 200.50 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.70, 200.50 and 105 is: 157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.70 : 200.50 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.70/200.50 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.70x = 200.50 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.70x = 21,052.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,052.50/133.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.46

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