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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.16, 183.65 and 127.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.16, 183.65 and 127.33 is: 175.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.16 : 183.65 = 127.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.16/183.65 = 127.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.16x = 183.65 × 127.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.16x = 23,383.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,383.06/133.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.61

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