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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 184.32 and 87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 184.32 and 87 is: 120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 184.32 = 87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/184.32 = 87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 184.32 × 87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 16,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,035.84/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.01

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