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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.57 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.57 and 83.92 is: 115.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.57 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.57 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.57 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 15,405.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,405.19/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.83

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