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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.19, 183.85 and 114.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.19, 183.85 and 114.69 is: 158.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.19 : 183.85 = 114.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.19/183.85 = 114.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.19x = 183.85 × 114.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.19x = 21,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,085.76/133.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.31

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