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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 200.83 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 200.83 and 52.71 is: 79.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 200.83 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/200.83 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 200.83 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 10,585.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,585.75/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.09

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