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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.20, 183.72 and 104.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.20, 183.72 and 104.08 is: 143.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.20 : 183.72 = 104.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.20/183.72 = 104.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.20x = 183.72 × 104.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.20x = 19,121.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,121.58/133.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.56

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