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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.78, 200.62 and 60.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.78, 200.62 and 60.61 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.78 : 200.62 = 60.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.78/200.62 = 60.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.78x = 200.62 × 60.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.78x = 12,159.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,159.58/133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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