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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.41, 183.92 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.41, 183.92 and 89.15 is: 122.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.41 : 183.92 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.41/183.92 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.41x = 183.92 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.41x = 16,396.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,396.13/133.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.90

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