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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 200.96 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 200.96 and 73 is: 109.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 200.96 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/200.96 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 200.96 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 14,670.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,670.08/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.58

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