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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.25, 183.87 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.25, 183.87 and 118.67 is: 163.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.25 : 183.87 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.25/183.87 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.25x = 183.87 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.25x = 21,818.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,818.93/133.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.75

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