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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 200.68 and 82.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 200.68 and 82.48 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 200.68 = 82.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/200.68 = 82.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 200.68 × 82.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 16,552.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,552.09/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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