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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.24, 198.86 and 122.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.24, 198.86 and 122.41 is: 182.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.24 : 198.86 = 122.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.24/198.86 = 122.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.24x = 198.86 × 122.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.24x = 24,342.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,342.45/133.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.70

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