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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.48, 183.78 and 126.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.48, 183.78 and 126.28 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.48 : 183.78 = 126.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.48/183.78 = 126.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.48x = 183.78 × 126.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.48x = 23,207.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,207.74/133.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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