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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.87, 200.50 and 81.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.87, 200.50 and 81.83 is: 122.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.87 : 200.50 = 81.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.87/200.50 = 81.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.87x = 200.50 × 81.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.87x = 16,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.71/133.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.55

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