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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.58, 183.83 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.58, 183.83 and 123.66 is: 170.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.58 : 183.83 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.58/183.83 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.58x = 183.83 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.58x = 22,732.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,732.42/133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.18

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