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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.29, 184.03 and 124.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.29, 184.03 and 124.10 is: 171.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.29 : 184.03 = 124.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.29/184.03 = 124.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.29x = 184.03 × 124.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.29x = 22,837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837.50/133.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.34

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