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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.56 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.56 and 81.28 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.56 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.56 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.56 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 14,919.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919.76/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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