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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.47, 183.94 and 126.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.47, 183.94 and 126.38 is: 174.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.47 : 183.94 = 126.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.47/183.94 = 126.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.47x = 183.94 × 126.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.47x = 23,246.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,246.48/133.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.17

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