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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.50, 184.15 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.50, 184.15 and 122.49 is: 168.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.50 : 184.15 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.50/184.15 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.50x = 184.15 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.50x = 22,555.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,555.82/133.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.96

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