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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 200.46 and 79.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 200.46 and 79.91 is: 119.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 200.46 = 79.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/200.46 = 79.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 200.46 × 79.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 16,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,018.76/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.62

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