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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 199.72 and 123.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 199.72 and 123.02 is: 184.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 199.72 = 123.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/199.72 = 123.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 199.72 × 123.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 24,569.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569.55/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.73

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