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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 200.65 and 42.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 200.65 and 42.45 is: 63.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 200.65 = 42.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/200.65 = 42.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 200.65 × 42.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 8,517.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,517.59/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.68

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