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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 184.71 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 184.71 and 89.78 is: 123.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 184.71 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/184.71 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 184.71 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 16,583.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,583.26/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.81

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