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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 200.45 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 200.45 and 68.63 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 200.45 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/200.45 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 200.45 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 13,755.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,755.54/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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