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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 184.36 and 91.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 184.36 and 91.59 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 184.36 = 91.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/184.36 = 91.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 184.36 × 91.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 16,885.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,885.07/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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