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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 183.56 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 183.56 and 89.38 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 183.56 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/183.56 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 183.56 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 16,405.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,405.69/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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