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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.59 and 81.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.59 and 81.25 is: 112.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.59 = 81.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.59 = 81.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.59 × 81.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 14,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,916.69/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.16

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