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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.91, 184.94 and 90.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.91, 184.94 and 90.17 is: 124.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.91 : 184.94 = 90.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.91/184.94 = 90.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.91x = 184.94 × 90.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.91x = 16,676.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,676.27/133.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.53

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