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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133, 183.68 and 111.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133, 183.68 and 111.40 is: 153.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133 : 183.68 = 111.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133/183.68 = 111.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133x = 183.68 × 111.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133x = 20,461.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.95/133
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.85

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