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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 200.03 and 122.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 200.03 and 122.42 is: 183.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 200.03 = 122.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/200.03 = 122.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 200.03 × 122.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 24,486.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,486.06/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.25

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