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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 200.45 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 200.45 and 87.41 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 200.45 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/200.45 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 200.45 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 17,521.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,521.33/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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