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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.86, 200.53 and 106.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.86, 200.53 and 106.73 is: 159.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.86 : 200.53 = 106.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.86/200.53 = 106.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.86x = 200.53 × 106.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.86x = 21,402.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,402.57/133.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.89

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