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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 183.82 and 84.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 183.82 and 84.19 is: 116.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 183.82 = 84.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/183.82 = 84.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 183.82 × 84.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 15,475.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,475.64/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.19

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