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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.59, 184.35 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.59, 184.35 and 75.39 is: 104.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.59 : 184.35 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.59/184.35 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.59x = 184.35 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.59x = 13,898.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,898.15/133.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.04

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