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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.85, 200.48 and 68.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.85, 200.48 and 68.74 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.85 : 200.48 = 68.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.85/200.48 = 68.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.85x = 200.48 × 68.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.85x = 13,781.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,781.00/133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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