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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 183.27 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 183.27 and 121.14 is: 166.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 183.27 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/183.27 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 183.27 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 22,201.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,201.33/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.75

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