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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.26, 183.40 and 106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.26, 183.40 and 106.94 is: 147.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.26 : 183.40 = 106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.26/183.40 = 106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.26x = 183.40 × 106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.26x = 19,612.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,612.80/133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.18

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