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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.71, 184.17 and 119.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.71, 184.17 and 119.89 is: 165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.71 : 184.17 = 119.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.71/184.17 = 119.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.71x = 184.17 × 119.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.71x = 22,080.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,080.14/133.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.13

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