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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.32, 183.93 and 78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.32, 183.93 and 78 is: 107.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.32 : 183.93 = 78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.32/183.93 = 78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.32x = 183.93 × 78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.32x = 14,346.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,346.54/133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.61

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