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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 200.70 and 72.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 200.70 and 72.19 is: 108.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 200.70 = 72.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/200.70 = 72.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 200.70 × 72.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 14,488.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.53/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.25

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