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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.44, 183.68 and 120.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.44, 183.68 and 120.32 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.44 : 183.68 = 120.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.44/183.68 = 120.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.44x = 183.68 × 120.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.44x = 22,100.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,100.38/133.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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