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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.85, 200.69 and 47.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.85, 200.69 and 47.14 is: 70.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.85 : 200.69 = 47.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.85/200.69 = 47.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.85x = 200.69 × 47.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.85x = 9,460.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,460.53/133.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.68

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