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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.27, 183.53 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.27, 183.53 and 121.73 is: 167.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.27 : 183.53 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.27/183.53 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.27x = 183.53 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.27x = 22,340.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,340.49/133.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.64

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