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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.31, 183.84 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.31, 183.84 and 120.22 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.31 : 183.84 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.31/183.84 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.31x = 183.84 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.31x = 22,100.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100.33/133.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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