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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.92, 200.88 and 72.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.92, 200.88 and 72.97 is: 109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.92 : 200.88 = 72.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.92/200.88 = 72.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.92x = 200.88 × 72.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.92x = 14,657.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,657.71/133.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.45

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