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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.98, 200.96 and 76.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.98, 200.96 and 76.29 is: 114.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.98 : 200.96 = 76.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.98/200.96 = 76.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.98x = 200.96 × 76.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.98x = 15,330.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330.86/133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.43

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