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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.77, 200.66 and 116.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.77, 200.66 and 116.86 is: 175.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.77 : 200.66 = 116.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.77/200.66 = 116.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.77x = 200.66 × 116.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.77x = 23,447.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,447.54/133.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.28

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