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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 138.33, 191.79 and 133.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 138.33, 191.79 and 133.20 is: 184.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    138.33 : 191.79 = 133.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    138.33/191.79 = 133.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    138.33x = 191.79 × 133.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    138.33x = 25,546.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,546.43/138.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.68

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