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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 184.21 and 92.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 184.21 and 92.14 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 184.21 = 92.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/184.21 = 92.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 184.21 × 92.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 16,971.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,971.73/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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