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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.78, 184.51 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.78, 184.51 and 87.16 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.78 : 184.51 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.78/184.51 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.78x = 184.51 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.78x = 16,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,081.89/133.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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