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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 184.34 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 184.34 and 76.80 is: 105.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 184.34 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/184.34 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 184.34 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 14,156.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,156.93/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.97

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