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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.52 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.52 and 91.68 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.52 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.52 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.52 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 16,825.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,825.11/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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