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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 200.80 and 85.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 200.80 and 85.44 is: 128.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 200.80 = 85.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/200.80 = 85.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 200.80 × 85.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 17,155.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,155.60/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.14

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