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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.93, 184.88 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.93, 184.88 and 78.68 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.93 : 184.88 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.93/184.88 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.93x = 184.88 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.93x = 14,546.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,546.36/133.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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