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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.33, 183.57 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.33, 183.57 and 116.08 is: 159.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.33 : 183.57 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.33/183.57 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.33x = 183.57 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.33x = 21,308.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,308.81/133.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.82

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