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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 200.88 and 42.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 200.88 and 42.59 is: 63.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 200.88 = 42.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/200.88 = 42.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 200.88 × 42.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 8,554.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,554.47/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.89

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