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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 201.18 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 201.18 and 122.44 is: 183.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 201.18 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/201.18 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 201.18 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 24,632.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,632.48/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.88

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