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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.22, 183.76 and 117.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.22, 183.76 and 117.64 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.22 : 183.76 = 117.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.22/183.76 = 117.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.22x = 183.76 × 117.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.22x = 21,617.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,617.53/133.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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