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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.24, 183.72 and 91.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.24, 183.72 and 91.23 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.24 : 183.72 = 91.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.24/183.72 = 91.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.24x = 183.72 × 91.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.24x = 16,761.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,761.00/133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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