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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.79, 184.63 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.79, 184.63 and 92.34 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.79 : 184.63 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.79/184.63 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.79x = 184.63 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.79x = 17,048.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,048.73/133.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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