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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 200.75 and 111.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 200.75 and 111.17 is: 166.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 200.75 = 111.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/200.75 = 111.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 200.75 × 111.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 22,315.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.82/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.88

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