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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.34, 183.96 and 81.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.34, 183.96 and 81.59 is: 112.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.34 : 183.96 = 81.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.34/183.96 = 81.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.34x = 183.96 × 81.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.34x = 15,008.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,008.38/133.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.56

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