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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.78, 184.70 and 90.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.78, 184.70 and 90.16 is: 124.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.78 : 184.70 = 90.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.78/184.70 = 90.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.78x = 184.70 × 90.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.78x = 16,652.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,652.55/133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.48

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