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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 200.88 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 200.88 and 42.61 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 200.88 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/200.88 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 200.88 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 8,558.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,558.99/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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