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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.07, 183.96 and 127.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.07, 183.96 and 127.32 is: 176.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.07 : 183.96 = 127.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.07/183.96 = 127.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.07x = 183.96 × 127.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.07x = 23,421.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,421.79/133.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.02

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