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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.71, 205.34 and 133.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.71, 205.34 and 133.47 is: 200.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.71 : 205.34 = 133.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.71/205.34 = 133.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.71x = 205.34 × 133.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.71x = 27,406.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,406.06/136.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.47

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