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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.95, 200.52 and 85.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.95, 200.52 and 85.62 is: 128.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.95 : 200.52 = 85.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.95/200.52 = 85.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.95x = 200.52 × 85.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.95x = 17,168.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,168.52/133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.17

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