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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.61, 184.41 and 92.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.61, 184.41 and 92.15 is: 127.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.61 : 184.41 = 92.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.61/184.41 = 92.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.61x = 184.41 × 92.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.61x = 16,993.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,993.80/133.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.19

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