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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.89, 200.89 and 47.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.89, 200.89 and 47.24 is: 70.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.89 : 200.89 = 47.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.89/200.89 = 47.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.89x = 200.89 × 47.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.89x = 9,490.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,490.04/133.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.88

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