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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 183.72 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 183.72 and 89.54 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 183.72 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/183.72 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 183.72 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 16,449.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,449.37/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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