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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.82 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.82 and 42.59 is: 63.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.82 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.82 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.82 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 8,551.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,551.92/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.88

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