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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.81, 184.74 and 86.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.81, 184.74 and 86.57 is: 119.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.81 : 184.74 = 86.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.81/184.74 = 86.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.81x = 184.74 × 86.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.81x = 15,991.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,991.59/133.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.51

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