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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.70 and 89.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.70 and 89.26 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.70 = 89.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.70 = 89.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.70 × 89.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 16,397.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,397.06/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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