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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 200.88 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 200.88 and 37.73 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 200.88 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/200.88 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 200.88 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 7,579.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,579.20/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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