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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 183.52 and 91.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 183.52 and 91.61 is: 126.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 183.52 = 91.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/183.52 = 91.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 183.52 × 91.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 16,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,811.81/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.29

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