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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.90, 200.81 and 90.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.90, 200.81 and 90.83 is: 136.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.90 : 200.81 = 90.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.90/200.81 = 90.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.90x = 200.81 × 90.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.90x = 18,240.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,240.30/133.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.23

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