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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.74, 184.59 and 90.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.74, 184.59 and 90.09 is: 124.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.74 : 184.59 = 90.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.74/184.59 = 90.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.74x = 184.59 × 90.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.74x = 16,629.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,629.71/133.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.34

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