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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 200.16 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 200.16 and 123.12 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 200.16 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/200.16 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 200.16 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 24,642.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,642.70/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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