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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.36, 183.64 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.36, 183.64 and 123.68 is: 170.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.36 : 183.64 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.36/183.64 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.36x = 183.64 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.36x = 22,712.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,712.60/133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.31

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