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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 200.49 and 116.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 200.49 and 116.50 is: 174.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 200.49 = 116.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/200.49 = 116.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 200.49 × 116.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 23,357.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,357.09/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.53

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