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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.73, 200.59 and 47.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.73, 200.59 and 47.12 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.73 : 200.59 = 47.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.73/200.59 = 47.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.73x = 200.59 × 47.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.73x = 9,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,451.59/133.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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