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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.28, 183.68 and 104.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.28, 183.68 and 104.24 is: 143.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.28 : 183.68 = 104.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.28/183.68 = 104.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.28x = 183.68 × 104.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.28x = 19,146.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,146.80/133.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.66

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