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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.95, 184.85 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.95, 184.85 and 87.27 is: 120.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.95 : 184.85 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.95/184.85 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.95x = 184.85 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.95x = 16,130.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,130.50/133.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.43

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