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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.53, 184.30 and 86.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.53, 184.30 and 86.82 is: 119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.53 : 184.30 = 86.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.53/184.30 = 86.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.53x = 184.30 × 86.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.53x = 16,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,001.79/133.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.84

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