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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.97, 184.74 and 87.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.97, 184.74 and 87.38 is: 120.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.97 : 184.74 = 87.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.97/184.74 = 87.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.97x = 184.74 × 87.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.97x = 16,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.72/133.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.50

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