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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.12, 183.92 and 120.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.12, 183.92 and 120.76 is: 166.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.12 : 183.92 = 120.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.12/183.92 = 120.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.12x = 183.92 × 120.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.12x = 22,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,210.18/133.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.84

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