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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.14, 198.74 and 123.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.14, 198.74 and 123.12 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.14 : 198.74 = 123.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.14/198.74 = 123.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.14x = 198.74 × 123.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.14x = 24,467.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,467.88/133.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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