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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.58, 185.31 and 126.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.58, 185.31 and 126.90 is: 176.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.58 : 185.31 = 126.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.58/185.31 = 126.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.58x = 185.31 × 126.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.58x = 23,515.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,515.84/133.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.04

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