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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.96, 184.91 and 87.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.96, 184.91 and 87.41 is: 120.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.96 : 184.91 = 87.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.96/184.91 = 87.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.96x = 184.91 × 87.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.96x = 16,162.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,162.98/133.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.66

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