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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.22, 183.76 and 84.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.22, 183.76 and 84.01 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.22 : 183.76 = 84.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.22/183.76 = 84.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.22x = 183.76 × 84.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.22x = 15,437.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,437.68/133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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