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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.72, 184.56 and 90.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.72, 184.56 and 90.12 is: 124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.72 : 184.56 = 90.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.72/184.56 = 90.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.72x = 184.56 × 90.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.72x = 16,632.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,632.55/133.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.38

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