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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.98, 184.89 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.98, 184.89 and 78.69 is: 108.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.98 : 184.89 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.98/184.89 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.98x = 184.89 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.98x = 14,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548.99/133.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.59

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