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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 200.63 and 79.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 200.63 and 79.74 is: 119.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 200.63 = 79.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/200.63 = 79.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 200.63 × 79.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 15,998.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,998.44/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.42

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