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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 200.72 and 47.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 200.72 and 47.16 is: 70.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 200.72 = 47.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/200.72 = 47.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 200.72 × 47.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 9,465.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,465.96/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.69

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