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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.84, 184.60 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.84, 184.60 and 87.25 is: 120.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.84 : 184.60 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.84/184.60 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.84x = 184.60 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.84x = 16,106.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,106.35/133.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.34

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