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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 184.42 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 184.42 and 126.24 is: 174.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 184.42 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/184.42 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 184.42 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 23,281.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,281.18/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.23

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