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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.32, 183.82 and 112.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.32, 183.82 and 112.52 is: 155.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.32 : 183.82 = 112.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.32/183.82 = 112.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.32x = 183.82 × 112.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.32x = 20,683.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,683.43/133.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.14

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