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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.05, 183.70 and 84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.05, 183.70 and 84 is: 115.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.05 : 183.70 = 84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.05/183.70 = 84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.05x = 183.70 × 84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.05x = 15,430.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,430.38/133.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.97

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