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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.78, 200.20 and 85.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.78, 200.20 and 85.72 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.78 : 200.20 = 85.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.78/200.20 = 85.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.78x = 200.20 × 85.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.78x = 17,161.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,161.14/133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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