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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 183.82 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 183.82 and 88.95 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 183.82 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/183.82 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 183.82 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 16,350.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,350.39/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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