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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.06, 183.58 and 91.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.06, 183.58 and 91.60 is: 126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.06 : 183.58 = 91.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.06/183.58 = 91.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.06x = 183.58 × 91.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.06x = 16,815.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,815.76/133.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.38

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