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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.60, 200.48 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.60, 200.48 and 122.88 is: 184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.60 : 200.48 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.60/200.48 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.60x = 200.48 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.60x = 24,634.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,634.98/133.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.39

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