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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.79, 200.48 and 61.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.79, 200.48 and 61.57 is: 92.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.79 : 200.48 = 61.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.79/200.48 = 61.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.79x = 200.48 × 61.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.79x = 12,342.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,342.55/133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.25

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