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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.15, 183.33 and 113.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.15, 183.33 and 113.44 is: 156.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.15 : 183.33 = 113.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.15/183.33 = 113.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.15x = 183.33 × 113.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.15x = 20,796.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,796.96/133.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.19

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