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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.36, 183.86 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.36, 183.86 and 108.74 is: 149.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.36 : 183.86 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.36/183.86 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.36x = 183.86 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.36x = 19,992.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,992.94/133.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.92

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