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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.79, 200.85 and 113.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.79, 200.85 and 113.62 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.79 : 200.85 = 113.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.79/200.85 = 113.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.79x = 200.85 × 113.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.79x = 22,820.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,820.03/133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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