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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.81, 200.72 and 75.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.81, 200.72 and 75.89 is: 113.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.81 : 200.72 = 75.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.81/200.72 = 75.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.81x = 200.72 × 75.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.81x = 15,233.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,233.33/133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.85

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