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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 183.80 and 91.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 183.80 and 91.72 is: 126.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 183.80 = 91.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/183.80 = 91.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 183.80 × 91.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 16,857.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,857.68/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.62

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