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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.88, 184.60 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.88, 184.60 and 122.28 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.88 : 184.60 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.88/184.60 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.88x = 184.60 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.88x = 22,572.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,572.89/133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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