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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.76, 184.60 and 87.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.76, 184.60 and 87.18 is: 120.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.76 : 184.60 = 87.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.76/184.60 = 87.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.76x = 184.60 × 87.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.76x = 16,093.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,093.43/133.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.32

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