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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.94, 184.84 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.94, 184.84 and 78.72 is: 108.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.94 : 184.84 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.94/184.84 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.94x = 184.84 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.94x = 14,550.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,550.60/133.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.64

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