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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 200.86 and 42.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 200.86 and 42.62 is: 63.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 200.86 = 42.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/200.86 = 42.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 200.86 × 42.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 8,559.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,559.69/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.91

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