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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 200.84 and 79.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 200.84 and 79.17 is: 118.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 200.84 = 79.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/200.84 = 79.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 200.84 × 79.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 15,900.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,900.11/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.72

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