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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 200.49 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 200.49 and 90.40 is: 135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 200.49 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/200.49 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 200.49 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 18,124.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,124.30/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.54

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