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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.35, 183.54 and 114.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.35, 183.54 and 114.72 is: 157.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.35 : 183.54 = 114.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.35/183.54 = 114.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.35x = 183.54 × 114.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.35x = 21,055.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,055.71/133.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.90

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