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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 200.79 and 61.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 200.79 and 61.71 is: 92.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 200.79 = 61.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/200.79 = 61.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 200.79 × 61.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 12,390.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,390.75/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.54

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