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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.83, 200.62 and 61.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.83, 200.62 and 61.65 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.83 : 200.62 = 61.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.83/200.62 = 61.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.83x = 200.62 × 61.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.83x = 12,368.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,368.22/133.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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