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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.08, 183.60 and 86.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.08, 183.60 and 86.44 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.08 : 183.60 = 86.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.08/183.60 = 86.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.08x = 183.60 × 86.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.08x = 15,870.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,870.38/133.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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