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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.99, 184.98 and 90.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.99, 184.98 and 90.39 is: 124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.99 : 184.98 = 90.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.99/184.98 = 90.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.99x = 184.98 × 90.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.99x = 16,720.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,720.34/133.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.79

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