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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.26, 183.51 and 114.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.26, 183.51 and 114.81 is: 158.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.26 : 183.51 = 114.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.26/183.51 = 114.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.26x = 183.51 × 114.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.26x = 21,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,068.78/133.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.10

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