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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.13, 199.44 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.13, 199.44 and 123.18 is: 184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.13 : 199.44 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.13/199.44 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.13x = 199.44 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.13x = 24,567.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,567.02/133.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.53

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