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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.11, 183.66 and 86.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.11, 183.66 and 86.43 is: 119.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.11 : 183.66 = 86.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.11/183.66 = 86.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.11x = 183.66 × 86.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.11x = 15,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873.73/133.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.25

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