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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.46, 200.26 and 123.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.46, 200.26 and 123.44 is: 185.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.46 : 200.26 = 123.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.46/200.26 = 123.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.46x = 200.26 × 123.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.46x = 24,720.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.09/133.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.22

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