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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 199.80 and 122.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 199.80 and 122.85 is: 184.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 199.80 = 122.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/199.80 = 122.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 199.80 × 122.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 24,545.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,545.43/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.21

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