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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.34, 183.91 and 86.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.34, 183.91 and 86.75 is: 119.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.34 : 183.91 = 86.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.34/183.91 = 86.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.34x = 183.91 × 86.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.34x = 15,954.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,954.25/133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.65

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