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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 199.73 and 114.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 199.73 and 114.37 is: 170.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 199.73 = 114.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/199.73 = 114.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 199.73 × 114.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 22,843.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,843.12/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.83

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