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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.67, 184.34 and 87.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.67, 184.34 and 87.05 is: 120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.67 : 184.34 = 87.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.67/184.34 = 87.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.67x = 184.34 × 87.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.67x = 16,046.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,046.80/133.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.05

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