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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.98, 184.86 and 78.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.98, 184.86 and 78.72 is: 108.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.98 : 184.86 = 78.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.98/184.86 = 78.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.98x = 184.86 × 78.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.98x = 14,552.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,552.18/133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.61

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