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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 200.96 and 47.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 200.96 and 47.28 is: 70.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 200.96 = 47.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/200.96 = 47.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 200.96 × 47.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 9,501.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,501.39/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.93

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